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Standing male magical figure "biteki" - D. R. Congo,

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Standing male magical figure "biteki" - D. R. Congo,

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wood, dark shiny patina, the upper part of the body with rectangular opening for insertion of medicine, both arms in shallow relief close to the body, globular, bearded head, tattoos in form of parallel lines on the cheeks, crest-like coiffure, dam. (feet), cracks (neck and abdomen);
such figures had a protective function against diseases and sorcery. Their magical power was kept in a cylindrical package, called "bilongo", which includes the special ingredients put together according to the needs of the person in question. The package was fixed to the abdomen because to the Tekes opinion, magical wisdom can be swallowed and preserved in the stomach.
H: 50 cm
Provenance:
Toni Dähler, Basel, Switzerland
Walter Glaser, Basel, Switzerland
Continent: Africa

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Standing male magical figure "biteki" - D. R. Congo,

Name: Standing male magical figure \"biteki\" - D. R. Congo,
SKU: 28925174
Price: 700 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €650 - €5,000

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